#261 The Healing Power of Movement in Grief with Hana Kamea Kemble

In this profound conversation, Hana Kamea Kemble joins Louise Phipps Senft to explore the layered experience of grief, trauma recovery, and the healing power of movement. Together, they examine how early attachment styles and childhood experiences shape our emotional responses to loss, and how grief—when unacknowledged—can manifest physically and psychologically over time.

Hana offers deep insights into the phases of grief, the role of shock and trauma in shaping healing journeys, and the importance of compassionate caregiving. Hana shares how movement therapy and embodied practices can unlock stuck emotions and foster emotional release, especially for those navigating physical limitations or chronic trauma.

This conversation is both a gentle guide and a powerful reminder that healing is possible, and that grief, when fully met, can transform us.

Resources:

Hana Kamea Kemble – https://hanakamaekemble.com

Somatic Grief & Movement Work – https://hanakamaekemble.com/somatic-grief

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